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Decatur County, IN
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Education
The level of education of our workforce is a critical factor for economic and community development. It often provides insight into the skill levels of a local area. The metrics provided here focus on the attainment of degrees and high school graduates' higher education intent. The type of work (occupations) residents perform can also assist in understanding skill levels.
| Educational Attainment | |||||
| 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2011 | |
| Total Population 25 and Older | 12,168 | 13,411 | 14,625 | 15,948 | 17,174 |
| Less than 9th Grade | 4,042 | 2,850 | 1,660 | 1,038 | 870 |
| 9th to 12th, No Diploma | 2,278 | 2,298 | 2,386 | 2,301 | 1,740 |
| High School Graduate (incl. equiv.) | 4,398 | 6,093 | 6,950 | 7,573 | 8,100 |
| Some College, No Degree | 1,593 | 2,390 | 3,084 | ||
| Associate Degree | 621 | 817 | 1,014 | ||
| Bachelors Degree | 748 | 1,119 | 1,377 | ||
| Graduate or Professional Degree* | 667 | 710 | 989 | ||
Source: U.S. Census Bureau & American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates
*2011 data includes Doctorate Degrees
*2011 data includes Doctorate Degrees
| High School Graduates Going on to Higher Education | |||||
| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | ||
| Total Graduates | 252 | 254 | 278 | 274 | |
| Total to Higher Education | 193 | 196 | 227 | 226 | |
| Four-Year Institution | 145 | 136 | 148 | 136 | |
| Two-Year Institution | 26 | 37 | 59 | 59 | |
| Vocational/Tech. | 22 | 23 | 20 | 31 | |
| Military | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 | |
Source: Indiana Department of Education
| Educational Attainment in 2000 and 2011 | |||||
| 2000 | Pct. of Pop. 25+ | 2011 | Pct. of Pop. 25+ | ||
| Total Population 25+ | 15,948 | 100.0% | 17,174 | 100.0% | |
| Less than 9th Grade | 1,038 | 6.5% | 870 | 5.1% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma | 2,301 | 14.4% | 1,740 | 10.1% | |
| High School Graduate (incl. equivalency) | 7,573 | 47.5% | 8,100 | 47.2% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 2,390 | 15.0% | 3,084 | 18.0% | |
| Associate's Degree | 817 | 5.1% | 1,014 | 5.9% | |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,119 | 7.0% | 1,377 | 8.0% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree** | 710 | 4.5% | 989 | 5.8% | |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau & American Community Survey 5 year estimates.
**2011 Graduate or Professional Degree data include Doctorate Degrees
**2011 Graduate or Professional Degree data include Doctorate Degrees
| High School Graduates Higher Education Intent | |||||
| 2008 Pct. Dist. | Indiana Pct. Dist. | ||||
| Graduates | 100.0% | 100.0% | |||
| Total Going on to Higher Education | 82.5% | 84.1% | |||
| Four-Year Institution | 49.6% | 61.2% | |||
| Two-Year Institution | 21.5% | 15.9% | |||
| Vocational and Tech. | 11.3% | 7.0% | |||
| Military | 3.3% | 2.6% | |||
Source: Indiana Department of Education
